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Mr Kipling Country Slices 6 Pack by Mr Kipling
Mr Kipling

Mr Kipling Country Slices 6 Pack

Barcode 5000221001089
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Mr Kipling Country Slices 6 Pack is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives. In particular, it includes vegetable oils (rapeseed, palm), glucose syrup, emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, polyglycerol esters of fatty acids), stabiliser (xanthan gum), preservative (potassium sorbate), and flavouring. These are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    wheat flour
    A basic cereal flour from wheat with added minerals (calcium, iron) and vitamins (niacin) for nutrition fortification.
  • OK
    thiamine
    A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
  • UPF
    vegetable oils (rapeseed, palm)
    Blend of refined vegetable oils, including rapeseed and palm oil; palm oil is highly processed.
  • OK
    sultanas
    Dried seedless grapes; common ingredient in baking and dried fruit mixes.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • UPF
    glucose syrup
    A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
  • OK
    currants
    Small dried berries of certain grape varieties or cultivatedRaspberries? Currants are small dried fruit, commonly red or black, used in baking and cooking.
  • OK
    humectant (vegetable glycerine)
  • OK
    dried egg white (egg white powder)
    Powdered form of egg white used as a protein source, leavening aid, and binder in foods.
  • OK
    whey powder
    Dairy-derived protein powder from whey, commonly used in supplements and baked goods.
  • OK
    tapioca starch
    Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
  • OK
    raising agents (disodium diphosphate, sodium bicarbonate)
    Leavening agents used in baking to produce gas and lift dough.
  • OK
    emulsifiers (mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids, polyglycerol esters of fatty acids)
  • OK
    ground mixed spice (cassia, coriander, caraway, nutmeg, cloves)
  • OK
    ginger
    A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
  • UPF
    stabiliser (xanthan gum)
    Xanthan gum, a thickening agent used as a stabiliser.
  • UPF
    potassium sorbate
    Potassium sorbate is a widely used food preservative that inhibits the growth of molds, yeast, and some bacteria to extend shelf life.
  • OK
    soy flour
    A basic single-ingredient flour made from soybeans, used as a gluten-free flour option with high protein content.
  • OK
    milk proteins
    Proteins derived from milk (e.g., casein, whey proteins) used as a food ingredient to add texture, nutrition, or functional properties.
  • UPF
    flavouring
    A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.

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Common questions about Mr Kipling Country Slices 6 Pack

Is Mr Kipling Country Slices 6 Pack ultra-processed?

Yes — Mr Kipling Country Slices 6 Pack by Mr Kipling is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives. In particular, it includes vegetable oils (rapeseed, palm), glucose syrup, emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, polyglycerol esters of fatty acids), stabiliser (xanthan gum), preservative (potassium sorbate), and flavouring. These are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Mr Kipling Country Slices 6 Pack are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Mr Kipling Country Slices 6 Pack as ultra-processed markers: vegetable oils (rapeseed, palm), glucose syrup, stabiliser (xanthan gum), potassium sorbate, flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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